Another Republican-caused disaster
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Anonymous
Yes, plus most of what FEMA does is reimbursement and technical support of state and local government emergency management. FEMA funds and coordinates, it isn’t on the ground responders. |
Anonymous
Citizens of East Palestine have resorted to flying Ukrainian flags in order to merit Federal disaster relief. |
Anonymous
At the moment, the EPA is suggesting that people on wells use bottled water (which is being provided by FEMA) and that otherwise, there aren't any known immediate risks, but they are testing all of the air and waterways on a constant basis. What else do you want them to do? |
Anonymous
Where exactly did you hear that FEMA is there? |
Anonymous
Simply name one lawsuit of this magnitude that settled within days. You can’t. |
Anonymous
Who are you replying to? Nobody has ever made that claim. Don’t you want to save taxpayer dollars by having the responsible parties pay? |
Anonymous
The people affected are in need NOW. They had to pay for hotels, food, and other expenses. Some are still not able to return home. Many of these people are low income. Businesses are closed. There is no way for them to earn an income. People who farm for a living will be without income for years to come. Would you purchase food from farmers who grow crops in this area? |
Anonymous
Why on earth would the White House ever help them out? I mean, they’re all white and voted for Trump. D’uh??! |
Anonymous
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/02/17/east-palestine-train-derailment-what-we-know-friday/69914276007/ Residents were allowed to return home last week and were told they could safely drink village water on Wednesday. … U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown called on DeWine to declare the derailment a disaster, which would open the state to receive more federal resources. However, DeWine's office said Ohio isn't eligible for federal disaster relief because the derailment didn't cause property damage, which is part of the criteria for assistance. |
Anonymous
Would you believe them? Did you know anything about Erin Brockovich? Do you know that 1st responders were told that the air around the twin towers was safe? Many of them have well water which they cannot drink or use to bath in. How can they stay home? Property damage includes the land around their homes. The farmland. The areas where animals graze. It is simply unacceptable that these people cannot get immediate help. And, as for FEMA and "property damage." They have made payouts for the funerals of those who died from Covid. How does that involve "property damage?" |
Anonymous
But FEMA doesn’t pay the first dollar. FEMA comes in if it is too much for the state to handle and reimburses and supports the state and local response. I’m all for helping them but this is a small community so how many people need assistance? It seems like something Ohio could handle with some backup from FEMA. Similar to a tornado response, not a major hurricane or earthquake. |
Anonymous
For the third time in this thread, I am saying, you need to understand how federal funds work. Your ire should be directed at the Governor, not the President. As soon as the Governor is willing to declare the area a disaster, the Federal government can come in. Not a second earlier. Yes, these people need help. The Governor isn't providing is, not is he asking the Feds to. So tell us again what you want Biden and Pete to do? |
Anonymous
The rail company should be footing the bill for everything. But as usual they are trying to leave taxpayers holding the bag. That's the insane thing about American capitalism - profits are privatized but liabilities are socialized. |
Anonymous
Of course! That's the FOX line isn't it? There's was only one White House I knew of with very punitive behavior towards areas that didn't support him and that was Trump's. Past Presidents, current and hopefully future ones know they have a responsibility to all Americans. |